Table 1.

Quality appraisal framework

Assessment criterionReference(s)Description
RelevanceTranfield et al. (2003) Degree to which the study addressed algorithmic management, platform labour, informal learning, adaptive strategies or structural inequality
Methodological clarityTranfield et al. (2003) Clarity of research design, sampling, data collection and analytical methods
Empirical depthLincoln and Guba (1985) Richness, adequacy and credibility of empirical evidence
Contextual relevancePetticrew and Roberts (2006) Relevance to India or comparable global South gig economy contexts
Theoretical and analytical rigorTranfield et al. (2003) Use of conceptual frameworks and coherence of interpretation
Transparency and credibilityLincoln and Guba (1985) and Moher et al. (2009) Acknowledgement of limitations, reflexivity and analytical transparency
Overall assessmentTranfield et al. (2003) Classified as high, moderate or limited rigor
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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